Description
The Nueva School
Upper School - Math Teacher
We seek an experienced high school mathematics teacher to join our faculty full time in a permanent position beginning in January 2026. The ideal candidate will bring both breadth and depth in their mathematical interests and experiences. They will bring enthusiasm for teaching across our integrated core program while also contributing areas of personal expertise or interest in advanced topics. Candidates will be excited to participate in curriculum development, research effective instructional design, and test and iterate effective assessment models. Candidates should also have experience incorporating effective feedback for students into their teaching practice. Our program is established yet is still young and continues to evolve, and we are looking for a teacher eager to engage in deep conversations about the way high school math is taught and assessed.
We are looking for a teacher able to teach courses in our three-year integrated program (Math 1, 2, 3), requiring a deep and general understanding of geometry, functions, number theory, computational thinking, data analysis and probability, and conceptual calculus. As we are a school serving gifted learners committed to an expansive electives program, many of our math electives offerings resemble undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in one or more of the following fields: data analysis and probability, number theory, calculus and analysis, topology, computational thinking, information theory, combinatorics, differential equations, and mathematical logic. In addition to content expertise, the ideal candidate will be highly skilled at differentiated instruction and experienced with a variety of teaching approaches.
The candidate will have taught several years at the high school and/or university level, and may have knowledge of more than one academic discipline, or a passion for building integrated, interdisciplinary programs of study. As we continue to systematize our Upper School program, we seek dedicated educators who have an interest in collaborating with our current faculty as partners in the ongoing design and implementation of Nueva’s curriculum and programs.
We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and teach your courses expertly with the highest standards for each student
Convey enthusiasm for intellectual inquiry and model lifelong learning
Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and real-world problem solving
Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum
Create hands-on, inquiry and project-based learning experiences
Collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators
Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
Support the well-being of all students
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion through pedagogy and incorporate an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into teaching practice
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence and a willingness to hold multiple truths including diverse perspectives and approaches
Demonstrate interest and ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
Actively participate in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning trips and events, serving on committees, and developing new programs at the school
Lead by example in your commitment to Nueva’s mission: “Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the student’s imaginative mind.”
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Demonstrated mastery in area of study
Bachelor's and advanced university degree
Minimum of three years’ teaching experience
Successful teaching experience in secondary school and/or university
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A desire to integrate curriculum with other subjects and to teach collaboratively
Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.
A profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area.
Compensation and Benefits
The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $79,200 - $145,900. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of experience, education level, and expertise.
We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.
